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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 250.90 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 250.90 and 123.66 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 250.90 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/250.90 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 250.90 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 31,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025.98/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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