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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 250.37 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 250.37 and 119.33 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 250.37 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/250.37 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 250.37 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 29,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.65/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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