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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 271.59 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 271.59 and 112.70 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 271.59 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/271.59 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 271.59 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 30,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608.59/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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