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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250.20 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250.20 and 129.04 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250.20 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250.20 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250.20 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 32,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285.81/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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