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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 271.47 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 271.47 and 179.07 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 271.47 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/271.47 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 271.47 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 48,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612.13/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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