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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 250.25 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 250.25 and 123.06 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 250.25 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/250.25 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 250.25 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 30,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,795.15/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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