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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.87 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.87 and 116.33 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.87 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.87 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.87 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 29,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,183.37/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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