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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.96 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.96 and 151.07 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.96 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.96 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.96 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 41,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083.26/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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