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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 271.90 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 271.90 and 53 is: 79.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 271.90 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/271.90 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 271.90 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 14,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410.70/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.51

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