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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 250.47 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 250.47 and 126.27 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 250.47 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/250.47 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 250.47 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 31,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,626.85/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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