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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.21, 1,051.80 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.21, 1,051.80 and 181.20 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.21 : 1,051.80 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.21/1,051.80 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.21x = 1,051.80 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.21x = 190,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,586.16/701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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