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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.01, 250.03 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.01, 250.03 and 163.52 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.01 : 250.03 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.01/250.03 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.01x = 250.03 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.01x = 40,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884.91/181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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