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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.84 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.84 and 53.67 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.84 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.84 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.84 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 14,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.05/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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