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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 250.32 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 250.32 and 115.84 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 250.32 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/250.32 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 250.32 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 28,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997.07/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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