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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.96 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.96 and 84.44 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.96 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.96 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.96 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 23,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049.20/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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