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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 271.82 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 271.82 and 153.48 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 271.82 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/271.82 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 271.82 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 41,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718.93/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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