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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 271.23 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 271.23 and 156.02 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 271.23 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/271.23 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 271.23 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 42,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,315.95/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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