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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 251.00 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 251.00 and 158.34 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 251.00 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/251.00 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 251.00 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 39,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743.74/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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