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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.87 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.87 and 147.07 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.87 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.87 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.87 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 40,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,128.89/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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