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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 250.34 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 250.34 and 129.75 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 250.34 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/250.34 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 250.34 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 32,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.97/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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