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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 272.85 and 58.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 272.85 and 58.51 is: 87.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 272.85 = 58.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/272.85 = 58.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 272.85 × 58.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 15,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964.45/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.74

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