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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.76 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.76 and 156.74 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.76 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.76 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.76 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 42,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593.52/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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