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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.52 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.52 and 120.46 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.52 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.52 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.52 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 32,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,707.30/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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