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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 270.09 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 270.09 and 155.06 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 270.09 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/270.09 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 270.09 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 41,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880.16/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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