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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 250.59 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 250.59 and 123.31 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 250.59 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/250.59 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 250.59 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 30,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,900.25/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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