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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 249.81 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 249.81 and 122.82 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 249.81 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/249.81 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 249.81 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 30,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,681.66/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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