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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 273.36 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 273.36 and 157.67 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 273.36 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/273.36 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 273.36 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 43,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099.30/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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