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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 272.54 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 272.54 and 178.92 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 272.54 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/272.54 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 272.54 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 48,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762.86/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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