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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 271.86 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 271.86 and 119.59 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 271.86 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/271.86 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 271.86 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 32,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511.81/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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