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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 272.04 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 272.04 and 156.88 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 272.04 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/272.04 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 272.04 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 42,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677.64/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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