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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 272.30 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 272.30 and 104.70 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 272.30 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/272.30 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 272.30 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 28,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.81/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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