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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 272.53 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 272.53 and 113.34 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 272.53 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/272.53 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 272.53 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 30,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888.55/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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