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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.75 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.75 and 122.66 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.75 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.75 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.75 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 30,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757.56/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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