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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 271.53 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 271.53 and 159.09 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 271.53 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/271.53 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 271.53 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 43,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,197.71/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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