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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 250.35 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 250.35 and 150.65 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 250.35 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/250.35 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 250.35 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 37,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715.23/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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