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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 272.38 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 272.38 and 113.20 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 272.38 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/272.38 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 272.38 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 30,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833.42/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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