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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.34 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.34 and 115.92 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.34 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.34 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.34 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 29,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018.83/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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