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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 270.57 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 270.57 and 156.81 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 270.57 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/270.57 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 270.57 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 42,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428.08/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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