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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 271.07 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 271.07 and 153.04 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 271.07 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/271.07 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 271.07 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 41,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484.55/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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