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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 272 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 272 and 155.76 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 272 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/272 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 272 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 42,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366.72/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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