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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 272.46 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 272.46 and 120.59 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 272.46 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/272.46 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 272.46 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 32,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856.06/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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