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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.86 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.86 and 116.40 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.86 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.86 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.86 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 31,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,644.50/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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