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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.45, 271.70 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.45, 271.70 and 144.87 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.45 : 271.70 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.45/271.70 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.45x = 271.70 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.45x = 39,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361.18/181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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