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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 272.52 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 272.52 and 147.66 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 272.52 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/272.52 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 272.52 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 40,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,240.30/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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