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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 250.98 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 250.98 and 126.51 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 250.98 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/250.98 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 250.98 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 31,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,750.78/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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