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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 250.41 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 250.41 and 126.27 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 250.41 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/250.41 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 250.41 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 31,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,619.27/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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