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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 250.10 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 250.10 and 115.82 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 250.10 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/250.10 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 250.10 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 28,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966.12/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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