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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 271.72 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 271.72 and 152.44 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 271.72 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/271.72 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 271.72 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 41,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,421.00/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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