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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 250.03 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 250.03 and 122.25 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 250.03 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/250.03 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 250.03 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 30,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564.31/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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