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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 271 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 271 and 155.80 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 271 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/271 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 271 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 42,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,221.80/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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