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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 250.42 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 250.42 and 126.40 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 250.42 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/250.42 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 250.42 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 31,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653.09/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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