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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 249.69 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 249.69 and 130.73 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 249.69 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/249.69 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 249.69 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 32,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.97/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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