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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.45, 272.06 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.45, 272.06 and 155.44 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.45 : 272.06 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.45/272.06 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.45x = 272.06 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.45x = 42,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,288.23/181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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