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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.57 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.57 and 66.19 is: 99.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.57 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.57 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.57 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 18,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041.57/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.27

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