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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 249.72 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 249.72 and 122.92 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 249.72 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/249.72 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 249.72 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 30,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695.58/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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