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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.59 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.59 and 120.32 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.59 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.59 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.59 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 32,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677.71/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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