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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 271.65 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 271.65 and 145.28 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 271.65 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/271.65 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 271.65 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 39,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,465.31/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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