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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 250.72 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 250.72 and 126.44 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 250.72 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/250.72 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 250.72 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 31,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701.04/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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