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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 272.69 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 272.69 and 155.80 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 272.69 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/272.69 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 272.69 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 42,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485.00/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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