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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 249.89 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 249.89 and 128.64 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 249.89 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/249.89 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 249.89 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 32,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.21/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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