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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 271.84 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 271.84 and 116.26 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 271.84 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/271.84 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 271.84 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 31,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604.12/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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