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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 272.46 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 272.46 and 154.40 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 272.46 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/272.46 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 272.46 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 42,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,067.82/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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