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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 250.75 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 250.75 and 146.84 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 250.75 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/250.75 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 250.75 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 36,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,818.94/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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