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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 251.67 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 251.67 and 154.18 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 251.67 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/251.67 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 251.67 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 38,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,802.48/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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