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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 250.18 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 250.18 and 119.24 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 250.18 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/250.18 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 250.18 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 29,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831.46/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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