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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 274.18 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 274.18 and 157.68 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 274.18 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/274.18 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 274.18 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 43,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,232.70/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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