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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 250.39 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 250.39 and 157.24 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 250.39 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/250.39 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 250.39 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 39,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,371.32/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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