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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 250.35 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 250.35 and 123.28 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 250.35 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/250.35 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 250.35 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 30,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,863.15/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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