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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 271.52 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 271.52 and 152.28 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 271.52 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/271.52 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 271.52 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 41,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,347.07/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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