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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 249.90 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 249.90 and 122.30 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 249.90 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/249.90 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 249.90 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 30,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.52/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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