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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 271.79 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 271.79 and 78.47 is: 117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 271.79 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/271.79 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 271.79 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 21,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327.36/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.67

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