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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 250.85 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 250.85 and 119.61 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 250.85 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/250.85 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 250.85 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 30,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003.57/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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