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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.84 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.84 and 115.60 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.84 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.84 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.84 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 28,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881.50/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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