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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250.30 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250.30 and 123.16 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250.30 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250.30 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250.30 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 30,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826.95/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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