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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 272.92 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 272.92 and 147.17 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 272.92 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/272.92 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 272.92 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 40,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,164.69/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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