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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.66, 249.92 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.66, 249.92 and 148.84 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.66 : 249.92 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.66/249.92 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.66x = 249.92 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.66x = 37,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.09/181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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