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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.74 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.74 and 115.38 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.74 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.74 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.74 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 31,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,353.36/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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