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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 271.26 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 271.26 and 154.68 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 271.26 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/271.26 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 271.26 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 41,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,958.50/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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