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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.29 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.29 and 123.30 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.29 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.29 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.29 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 30,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860.76/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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