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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 250.34 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 250.34 and 115.85 is: 159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 250.34 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/250.34 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 250.34 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 29,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,002.80/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.83

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