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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 250.47 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 250.47 and 116.05 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 250.47 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/250.47 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 250.47 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 29,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,067.04/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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