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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 250.80 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 250.80 and 126.58 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 250.80 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/250.80 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 250.80 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 31,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,745.63/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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