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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 1,051.84 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 1,051.84 and 181.18 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 1,051.84 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/1,051.84 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 1,051.84 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 190,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,572.89/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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