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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 249.88 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 249.88 and 158.48 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 249.88 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/249.88 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 249.88 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 39,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,600.98/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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