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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 272.60 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 272.60 and 98.37 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 272.60 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/272.60 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 272.60 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 26,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,816.31/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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