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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 250.26 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 250.26 and 128.24 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 250.26 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/250.26 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 250.26 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 32,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093.34/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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