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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 250.98 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 250.98 and 123.76 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 250.98 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/250.98 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 250.98 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 31,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061.28/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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