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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 272.40 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 272.40 and 116.76 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 272.40 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/272.40 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 272.40 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 31,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804.99/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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