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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 272.94 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 272.94 and 113.72 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 272.94 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/272.94 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 272.94 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 31,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039.42/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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