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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.45, 250.46 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.45, 250.46 and 111.57 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.45 : 250.46 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.45/250.46 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.45x = 250.46 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.45x = 27,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,943.82/181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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