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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 271.92 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 271.92 and 53 is: 79.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 271.92 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/271.92 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 271.92 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 14,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411.76/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.51

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