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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250.05 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250.05 and 115.78 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250.05 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250.05 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250.05 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 28,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950.79/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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