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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 270.37 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 270.37 and 158.36 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 270.37 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/270.37 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 270.37 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 42,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815.79/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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