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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 272.63 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 272.63 and 154.24 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 272.63 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/272.63 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 272.63 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 42,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,050.16/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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