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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 272.22 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 272.22 and 59.69 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 272.22 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/272.22 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 272.22 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 16,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248.81/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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