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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.12 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.12 and 156.47 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.12 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.12 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.12 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 42,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576.47/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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