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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 250.25 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 250.25 and 128.94 is: 177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 250.25 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/250.25 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 250.25 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 32,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,267.24/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.96

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