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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 272.73 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 272.73 and 149.69 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 272.73 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/272.73 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 272.73 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 40,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,824.95/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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