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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 270.32 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 270.32 and 150.94 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 270.32 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/270.32 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 270.32 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 40,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,802.10/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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