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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 250.95 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 250.95 and 126.57 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 250.95 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/250.95 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 250.95 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 31,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763.22/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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