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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.50 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.50 and 152.69 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.50 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.50 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.50 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 41,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,606.28/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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