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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 250.14 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 250.14 and 126.21 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 250.14 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/250.14 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 250.14 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 31,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569.46/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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