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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 250.77 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 250.77 and 123.25 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 250.77 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/250.77 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 250.77 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 30,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905.53/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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