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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.56 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.56 and 112.76 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.56 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.56 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.56 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 30,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.11/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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