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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 272.84 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 272.84 and 116.87 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 272.84 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/272.84 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 272.84 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 31,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.86/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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