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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 249.96 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 249.96 and 122.18 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 249.96 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/249.96 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 249.96 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 30,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540.11/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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