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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 250.26 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 250.26 and 150.45 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 250.26 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/250.26 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 250.26 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 37,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,651.62/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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