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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 271.76 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 271.76 and 112.64 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 271.76 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/271.76 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 271.76 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 30,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,611.05/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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