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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 271.78 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 271.78 and 148.73 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 271.78 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/271.78 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 271.78 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 40,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420.11/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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