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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 273.08 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 273.08 and 113.47 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 273.08 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/273.08 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 273.08 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 30,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986.39/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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