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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 249.92 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 249.92 and 115.60 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 249.92 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/249.92 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 249.92 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 28,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,890.17/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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