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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 250.14 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 250.14 and 115.78 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 250.14 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/250.14 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 250.14 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 28,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961.21/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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