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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 271.59 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 271.59 and 116.21 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 271.59 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/271.59 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 271.59 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 31,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,561.72/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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