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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 250.26 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 250.26 and 122.48 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 250.26 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/250.26 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 250.26 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 30,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.84/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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