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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.54 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.54 and 119.41 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.54 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.54 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.54 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 29,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,916.98/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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