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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 270.97 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 270.97 and 158.69 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 270.97 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/270.97 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 270.97 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 43,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.51/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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