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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 270.36 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 270.36 and 158.58 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 270.36 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/270.36 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 270.36 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 42,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,873.69/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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