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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 250.85 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 250.85 and 111.80 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 250.85 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/250.85 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 250.85 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 28,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,043.22/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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