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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.59 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.59 and 126.34 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.59 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.59 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.59 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 31,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,659.39/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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