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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.70 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.70 and 149.76 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.70 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.70 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.70 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 40,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,839.55/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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