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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 272.75 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 272.75 and 181.02 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 272.75 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/272.75 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 272.75 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 49,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372.30/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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