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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 271.92 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 271.92 and 159.96 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 271.92 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/271.92 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 271.92 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 43,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496.32/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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