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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 250.16 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 250.16 and 122.81 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 250.16 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/250.16 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 250.16 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 30,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,720.75/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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