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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.80 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.80 and 129.28 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.80 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.80 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.80 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 32,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,294.14/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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