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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 249.91 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 249.91 and 118.96 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 249.91 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/249.91 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 249.91 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 29,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729.29/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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