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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 271.97 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 271.97 and 123.71 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 271.97 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/271.97 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 271.97 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 33,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.79/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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