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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.84 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.84 and 116.83 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.84 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.84 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.84 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 31,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,875.90/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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