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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 250.17 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 250.17 and 123.06 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 250.17 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/250.17 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 250.17 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 30,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,785.92/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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