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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 272.43 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 272.43 and 58.19 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 272.43 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/272.43 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 272.43 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 15,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853.38/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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