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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 272.19 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 272.19 and 155.21 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 272.19 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/272.19 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 272.19 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 42,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.61/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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