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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 272.31 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 272.31 and 51.55 is: 77.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 272.31 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/272.31 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 272.31 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 14,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038.53/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.32

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