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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.44 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.44 and 120.98 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.44 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.44 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.44 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 32,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959.79/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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