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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 250.56 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 250.56 and 123.52 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 250.56 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/250.56 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 250.56 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 30,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.17/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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