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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.09, 249.58 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.09, 249.58 and 157.51 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.09 : 249.58 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.09/249.58 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.09x = 249.58 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.09x = 39,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311.35/181.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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