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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 271.54 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 271.54 and 158.82 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 271.54 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/271.54 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 271.54 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 43,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125.98/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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