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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 273.01 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 273.01 and 113.45 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 273.01 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/273.01 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 273.01 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 30,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972.98/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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