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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.83 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.83 and 52.97 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.83 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.83 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.83 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 14,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398.84/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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