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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 250.51 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 250.51 and 119.49 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 250.51 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/250.51 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 250.51 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 29,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933.44/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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