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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 272.16 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 272.16 and 157.41 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 272.16 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/272.16 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 272.16 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 42,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840.71/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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