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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 250.60 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 250.60 and 116.16 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 250.60 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/250.60 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 250.60 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 29,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,109.70/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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