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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 272.18 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 272.18 and 112.97 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 272.18 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/272.18 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 272.18 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 30,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748.29/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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