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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 250.05 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 250.05 and 119.08 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 250.05 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/250.05 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 250.05 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 29,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775.95/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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