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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.40 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.40 and 113.26 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.40 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.40 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.40 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 30,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852.02/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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