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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 272.10 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 272.10 and 117.32 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 272.10 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/272.10 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 272.10 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 31,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922.77/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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