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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 250.62 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 250.62 and 169.54 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 250.62 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/250.62 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 250.62 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 42,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.11/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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