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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 271.79 and 64.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 271.79 and 64.08 is: 96.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 271.79 = 64.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/271.79 = 64.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 271.79 × 64.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 17,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.30/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.10

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