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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 271.80 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 271.80 and 111.88 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 271.80 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/271.80 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 271.80 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 30,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408.98/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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