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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 1,051.66 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 1,051.66 and 181.12 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 1,051.66 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/1,051.66 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 1,051.66 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 190,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,476.66/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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