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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 250.58 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 250.58 and 115.20 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 250.58 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/250.58 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 250.58 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 28,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,867.10/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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