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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 272.44 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 272.44 and 59.86 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 272.44 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/272.44 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 272.44 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 16,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,308.26/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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