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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 271.83 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 271.83 and 112.69 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 271.83 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/271.83 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 271.83 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 30,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632.52/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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