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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 249.96 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 249.96 and 128.78 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 249.96 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/249.96 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 249.96 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 32,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189.85/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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