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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 250.77 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 250.77 and 126.69 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 250.77 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/250.77 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 250.77 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 31,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769.93/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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