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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 272.13 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 272.13 and 179.82 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 272.13 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/272.13 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 272.13 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 48,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,934.42/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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