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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.04 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.04 and 145.44 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.04 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.04 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.04 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 39,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,565.50/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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