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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 271.80 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 271.80 and 78.52 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 271.80 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/271.80 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 271.80 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 21,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.34/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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