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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 249.78 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 249.78 and 119.01 is: 164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 249.78 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/249.78 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 249.78 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 29,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,726.32/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.16

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