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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 250.88 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 250.88 and 126.54 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 250.88 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/250.88 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 250.88 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 31,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,745.72/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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