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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 250.63 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 250.63 and 123.57 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 250.63 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/250.63 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 250.63 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 30,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970.04/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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