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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 250.34 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 250.34 and 115.94 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 250.34 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/250.34 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 250.34 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 29,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022.59/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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