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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 272.17 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 272.17 and 59.70 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 272.17 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/272.17 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 272.17 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 16,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248.55/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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