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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 251.19 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 251.19 and 123.84 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 251.19 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/251.19 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 251.19 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 31,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107.37/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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