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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 250.06 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 250.06 and 158.01 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 250.06 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/250.06 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 250.06 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 39,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511.98/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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