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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.87 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.87 and 116.36 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.87 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.87 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.87 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 31,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,634.79/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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