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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 272.36 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 272.36 and 117.50 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 272.36 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/272.36 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 272.36 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 32,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002.30/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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