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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 249.99 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 249.99 and 115.68 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 249.99 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/249.99 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 249.99 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 28,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918.84/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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