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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 271.76 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 271.76 and 151.07 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 271.76 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/271.76 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 271.76 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 41,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052.67/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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