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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 271.98 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 271.98 and 123.60 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 271.98 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/271.98 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 271.98 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 33,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616.73/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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