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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 273.11 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 273.11 and 151.67 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 273.11 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/273.11 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 273.11 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 41,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422.52/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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