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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 272.25 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 272.25 and 59.74 is: 89.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 272.25 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/272.25 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 272.25 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 16,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262.85/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.62

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