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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 271.86 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 271.86 and 59.47 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 271.86 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/271.86 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 271.86 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 16,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167.22/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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