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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 271.58 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 271.58 and 154.60 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 271.58 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/271.58 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 271.58 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 41,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986.27/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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