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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 272.02 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 272.02 and 120.60 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 272.02 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/272.02 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 272.02 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 32,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,803.65/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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