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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 249.98 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 249.98 and 157.95 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 249.98 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/249.98 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 249.98 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 39,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483.55/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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