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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.53 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.53 and 159.61 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.53 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.53 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.53 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 43,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338.90/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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