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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 271.62 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 271.62 and 112.82 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 271.62 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/271.62 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 271.62 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 30,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,644.17/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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