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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 270.98 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 270.98 and 150.70 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 270.98 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/270.98 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 270.98 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 40,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,836.69/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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