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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.66, 250.21 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.66, 250.21 and 157.06 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.66 : 250.21 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.66/250.21 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.66x = 250.21 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.66x = 39,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,297.98/181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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