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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.94 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.94 and 153.08 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.94 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.94 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.94 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 41,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,781.66/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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