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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 271.98 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 271.98 and 120.68 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 271.98 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/271.98 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 271.98 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 32,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.55/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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