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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 250.49 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 250.49 and 155.49 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 250.49 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/250.49 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 250.49 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 38,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948.14/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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