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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.16 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.16 and 152.82 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.16 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.16 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.16 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 41,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591.49/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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