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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 250.61 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 250.61 and 154.22 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 250.61 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/250.61 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 250.61 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 38,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,649.07/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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