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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 271.89 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 271.89 and 120.47 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 271.89 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/271.89 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 271.89 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 32,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753.23/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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