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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.65 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.65 and 152.46 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.65 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.65 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.65 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 38,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214.10/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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