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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 272.25 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 272.25 and 149.68 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 272.25 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/272.25 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 272.25 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 40,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,750.38/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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