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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 250.34 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 250.34 and 152.08 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 250.34 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/250.34 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 250.34 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 38,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,071.71/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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