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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.66, 250.83 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.66, 250.83 and 126.38 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.66 : 250.83 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.66/250.83 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.66x = 250.83 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.66x = 31,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,699.90/181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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