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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 272.16 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 272.16 and 116.55 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 272.16 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/272.16 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 272.16 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 31,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,720.25/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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