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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 250.95 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 250.95 and 126.66 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 250.95 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/250.95 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 250.95 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 31,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785.33/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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