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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 250.12 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 250.12 and 153.36 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 250.12 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/250.12 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 250.12 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 38,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358.40/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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