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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 250.96 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 250.96 and 152.68 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 250.96 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/250.96 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 250.96 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 38,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316.57/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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