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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 272.39 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 272.39 and 147.20 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 272.39 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/272.39 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 272.39 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 40,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,093.71/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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