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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 250.34 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 250.34 and 156.52 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 250.34 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/250.34 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 250.34 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 39,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.22/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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