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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 249.98 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 249.98 and 128.68 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 249.98 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/249.98 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 249.98 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 32,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166.16/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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