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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 272.40 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 272.40 and 145.60 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 272.40 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/272.40 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 272.40 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 39,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,661.44/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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