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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 271.84 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 271.84 and 51.25 is: 76.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 271.84 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/271.84 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 271.84 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 13,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932.42/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.86

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