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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 271.97 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 271.97 and 148.85 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 271.97 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/271.97 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 271.97 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 40,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,481.99/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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