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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 272.13 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 272.13 and 116.28 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 272.13 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/272.13 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 272.13 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 31,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,643.28/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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