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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 250.51 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 250.51 and 116.07 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 250.51 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/250.51 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 250.51 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 29,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076.12/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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