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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.31 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.31 and 154.15 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.31 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.31 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.31 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 41,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977.73/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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