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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 250.61 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 250.61 and 128.49 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 250.61 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/250.61 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 250.61 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 32,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200.24/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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