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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 271.81 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 271.81 and 59.49 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 271.81 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/271.81 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 271.81 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 16,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170.05/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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