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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 271.28 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 271.28 and 154.48 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 271.28 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/271.28 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 271.28 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 41,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907.33/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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