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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 272.03 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 272.03 and 144.99 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 272.03 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/272.03 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 272.03 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 39,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,440.90/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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