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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 250.38 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 250.38 and 119.31 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 250.38 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/250.38 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 250.38 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 29,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872.84/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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