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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 272.32 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 272.32 and 51.54 is: 77.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 272.32 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/272.32 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 272.32 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 14,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035.24/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.31

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