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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.25 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.25 and 126.15 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.25 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.25 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.25 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 31,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569.04/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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