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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.66 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.66 and 115.44 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.66 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.66 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.66 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 28,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820.75/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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