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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.56 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.56 and 122.65 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.56 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.56 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.56 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 30,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.32/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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