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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 272.58 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 272.58 and 53.48 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 272.58 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/272.58 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 272.58 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 14,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.58/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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