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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 273.06 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 273.06 and 113.58 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 273.06 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/273.06 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 273.06 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 31,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014.15/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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