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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 272.43 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 272.43 and 146.89 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 272.43 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/272.43 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 272.43 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 40,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,017.24/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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