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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 272.32 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 272.32 and 158.24 is: 237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 272.32 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/272.32 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 272.32 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 43,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091.92/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.71

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