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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 250.70 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 250.70 and 157.22 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 250.70 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/250.70 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 250.70 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 39,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413.01/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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