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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 272.57 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 272.57 and 181.51 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 272.57 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/272.57 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 272.57 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 49,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474.18/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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