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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.86 and 78.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.86 and 78.67 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.86 = 78.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.86 = 78.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.86 × 78.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 21,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,387.27/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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