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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 272.24 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 272.24 and 113.16 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 272.24 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/272.24 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 272.24 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 30,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.68/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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