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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.54 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.54 and 78.98 is: 118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.54 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.54 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.54 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 21,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,523.45/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.42

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