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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 272.36 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 272.36 and 156.08 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 272.36 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/272.36 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 272.36 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 42,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,509.95/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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