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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 272.56 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 272.56 and 113.49 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 272.56 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/272.56 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 272.56 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 30,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,932.83/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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