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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 271.95 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 271.95 and 116.68 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 271.95 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/271.95 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 271.95 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 31,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,731.13/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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