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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 249.99 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 249.99 and 123.01 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 249.99 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/249.99 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 249.99 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 30,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750.33/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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