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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250.07 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250.07 and 119.07 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250.07 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250.07 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250.07 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 29,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775.24/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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