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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 250.72 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 250.72 and 116.13 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 250.72 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/250.72 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 250.72 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 29,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,116.11/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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