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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 271.79 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 271.79 and 123.50 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 271.79 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/271.79 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 271.79 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 33,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,565.45/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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