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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.44 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.44 and 119.30 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.44 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.44 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.44 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 29,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,877.49/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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