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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 271.20 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 271.20 and 157.16 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 271.20 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/271.20 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 271.20 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 42,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,620.44/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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