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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 270.99 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 270.99 and 146.34 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 270.99 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/270.99 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 270.99 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 39,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,656.68/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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