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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 250.79 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 250.79 and 126.50 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 250.79 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/250.79 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 250.79 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 31,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.05/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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