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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 249.92 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 249.92 and 178.02 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 249.92 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/249.92 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 249.92 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 44,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,489.47/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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