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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 273.33 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 273.33 and 151.58 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 273.33 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/273.33 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 273.33 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 41,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,429.99/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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