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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 272.28 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 272.28 and 151.20 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 272.28 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/272.28 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 272.28 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 41,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,168.74/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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