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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 272.30 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 272.30 and 116.44 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 272.30 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/272.30 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 272.30 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 31,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705.35/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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