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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 272.25 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 272.25 and 156.30 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 272.25 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/272.25 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 272.25 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 42,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552.68/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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