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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.52 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.52 and 151.06 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.52 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.52 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.52 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 41,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015.81/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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