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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 271.71 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 271.71 and 117.06 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 271.71 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/271.71 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 271.71 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 31,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807.49/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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