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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 271.29 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 271.29 and 159.94 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 271.29 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/271.29 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 271.29 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 43,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387.97/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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