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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 270.99 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 270.99 and 154.02 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 270.99 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/270.99 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 270.99 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 41,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.88/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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