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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 250.98 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 250.98 and 122.94 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 250.98 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/250.98 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 250.98 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 30,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,855.48/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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