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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 249.87 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 249.87 and 122.84 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 249.87 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/249.87 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 249.87 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 30,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,694.03/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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