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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 249.73 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 249.73 and 115.57 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 249.73 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/249.73 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 249.73 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 28,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,859.76/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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