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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.56 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.56 and 104.64 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.56 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.56 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.56 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 28,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520.68/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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