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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 250.60 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 250.60 and 156.88 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 250.60 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/250.60 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 250.60 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 39,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313.74/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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