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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 272.03 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 272.03 and 85.17 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 272.03 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/272.03 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 272.03 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 23,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168.37/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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