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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 272.46 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 272.46 and 113.30 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 272.46 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/272.46 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 272.46 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 30,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,868.36/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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