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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 272.57 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 272.57 and 104.60 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 272.57 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/272.57 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 272.57 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 28,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508.94/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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