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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 271.88 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 271.88 and 116.43 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 271.88 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/271.88 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 271.88 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 31,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653.05/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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