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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 250.92 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 250.92 and 129.94 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 250.92 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/250.92 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 250.92 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 32,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604.54/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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