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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.48 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.48 and 53.40 is: 80.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.48 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.48 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.48 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 14,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550.43/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.11

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