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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 272.45 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 272.45 and 104.65 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 272.45 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/272.45 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 272.45 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 28,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511.89/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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