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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 271.88 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 271.88 and 116.18 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 271.88 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/271.88 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 271.88 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 31,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,587.02/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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