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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 272.48 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 272.48 and 116.66 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 272.48 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/272.48 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 272.48 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 31,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,787.61/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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