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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 272.14 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 272.14 and 116.37 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 272.14 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/272.14 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 272.14 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 31,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668.93/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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