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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 272.35 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 272.35 and 104.50 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 272.35 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/272.35 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 272.35 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 28,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460.58/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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