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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 250.47 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 250.47 and 123.32 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 250.47 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/250.47 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 250.47 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 30,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,886.71/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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