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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.43 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.43 and 159.41 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.43 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.43 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.43 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 43,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,266.50/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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