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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.83 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.83 and 158.60 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.83 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.83 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.83 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 43,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112.24/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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