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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.66, 272.08 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.66, 272.08 and 154.12 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.66 : 272.08 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.66/272.08 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.66x = 272.08 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.66x = 41,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932.97/181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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