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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.47 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.47 and 159.39 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.47 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.47 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.47 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 43,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269.60/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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