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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 250.35 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 250.35 and 122.15 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 250.35 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/250.35 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 250.35 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 30,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,580.25/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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