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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 250.07 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 250.07 and 179.64 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 250.07 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/250.07 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 250.07 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 44,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921.68/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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