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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 250.22 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 250.22 and 128.90 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 250.22 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/250.22 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 250.22 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 32,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253.36/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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