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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.38 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.38 and 115.98 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.38 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.38 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.38 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 29,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039.07/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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