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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 271.80 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 271.80 and 145.56 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 271.80 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/271.80 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 271.80 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 39,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,563.21/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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