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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 249.90 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 249.90 and 122.90 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 249.90 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/249.90 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 249.90 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 30,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,712.71/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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