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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 272.72 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 272.72 and 53.53 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 272.72 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/272.72 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 272.72 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 14,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598.70/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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