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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 250.50 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 250.50 and 153.97 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 250.50 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/250.50 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 250.50 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 38,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,569.49/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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