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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.25 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.25 and 116.68 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.25 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.25 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.25 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 31,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.77/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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