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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.67, 272.36 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.67, 272.36 and 113.63 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.67 : 272.36 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.67/272.36 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.67x = 272.36 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.67x = 30,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,946.34/181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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