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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 272.26 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 272.26 and 59.78 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 272.26 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/272.26 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 272.26 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 16,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275.40/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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