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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 272.17 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 272.17 and 59.75 is: 89.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 272.17 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/272.17 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 272.17 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 16,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262.16/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.60

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