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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 250.26 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 250.26 and 152.18 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 250.26 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/250.26 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 250.26 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 38,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084.57/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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