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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 250.17 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 250.17 and 115.76 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 250.17 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/250.17 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 250.17 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 28,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959.68/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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