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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 272.68 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 272.68 and 116.62 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 272.68 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/272.68 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 272.68 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 31,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,799.94/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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