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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 250.84 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 250.84 and 104.16 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 250.84 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/250.84 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 250.84 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 26,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,127.49/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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