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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 271.50 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 271.50 and 152.32 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 271.50 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/271.50 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 271.50 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 41,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,354.88/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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