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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 271.44 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 271.44 and 155.58 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 271.44 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/271.44 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 271.44 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 42,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,230.64/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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