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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 271.80 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 271.80 and 78.54 is: 117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 271.80 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/271.80 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 271.80 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 21,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347.17/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.67

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