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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 271.66 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 271.66 and 119.48 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 271.66 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/271.66 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 271.66 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 32,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457.94/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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