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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 250.46 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 250.46 and 122.60 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 250.46 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/250.46 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 250.46 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 30,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,705.78/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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