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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 271.76 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 271.76 and 104.30 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 271.76 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/271.76 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 271.76 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 28,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344.57/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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