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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 272.19 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 272.19 and 113.23 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 272.19 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/272.19 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 272.19 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 30,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,820.07/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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