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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.71 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.71 and 179.92 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.71 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.71 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.71 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 49,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,065.98/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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