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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 271.88 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 271.88 and 158.40 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 271.88 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/271.88 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 271.88 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 43,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065.79/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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