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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 301.54 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 301.54 and 181.58 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 301.54 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/301.54 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 301.54 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 54,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753.63/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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