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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 271.04 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 271.04 and 179.88 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 271.04 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/271.04 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 271.04 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 48,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,753.78/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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