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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 250.71 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 250.71 and 119.67 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 250.71 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/250.71 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 250.71 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 30,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001.08/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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