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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.56 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.56 and 146.73 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.56 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.56 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.56 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 36,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764.67/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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