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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.56 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.56 and 123.28 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.56 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.56 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.56 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 30,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,889.04/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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