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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.32 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.32 and 151.20 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.32 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.32 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.32 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 37,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,848.38/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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