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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 1,052.47 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 1,052.47 and 181.64 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 1,052.47 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/1,052.47 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 1,052.47 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 191,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,172.83/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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