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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 271.95 and 64.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 271.95 and 64.21 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 271.95 = 64.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/271.95 = 64.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 271.95 × 64.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 17,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461.91/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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