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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.29 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.29 and 122.45 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.29 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.29 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.29 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 30,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.76/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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