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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 272.09 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 272.09 and 152.55 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 272.09 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/272.09 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 272.09 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 41,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507.71/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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