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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 250.74 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 250.74 and 104.09 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 250.74 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/250.74 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 250.74 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 26,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098.27/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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