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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.04 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.04 and 157.58 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.04 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.04 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.04 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 42,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868.06/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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