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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.29, 250.14 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.29, 250.14 and 126.18 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.29 : 250.14 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.29/250.14 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.29x = 250.14 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.29x = 31,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562.67/181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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