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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 272.70 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 272.70 and 44.85 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 272.70 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/272.70 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 272.70 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 12,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.60/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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