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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 250.30 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 250.30 and 158.47 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 250.30 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/250.30 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 250.30 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 39,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665.27/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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