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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 250.56 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 250.56 and 123.54 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 250.56 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/250.56 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 250.56 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 30,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,954.18/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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