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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 272.15 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 272.15 and 179.81 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 272.15 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/272.15 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 272.15 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 48,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933.03/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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