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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.45 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.45 and 113.42 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.45 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.45 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.45 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 30,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899.35/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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