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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 250.63 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 250.63 and 116.18 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 250.63 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/250.63 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 250.63 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 29,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,116.94/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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