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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.76 and 51.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.76 and 51.85 is: 77.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.76 = 51.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.76 = 51.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.76 × 51.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 14,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142.48/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.77

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