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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 272.49 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 272.49 and 53.38 is: 80.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 272.49 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/272.49 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 272.49 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 14,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544.15/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.08

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