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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 272.38 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 272.38 and 113.02 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 272.38 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/272.38 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 272.38 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 30,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784.39/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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