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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 250.92 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 250.92 and 123.56 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 250.92 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/250.92 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 250.92 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 31,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.68/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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