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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 250.94 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 250.94 and 123.38 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 250.94 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/250.94 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 250.94 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 30,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959.11/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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