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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 250.97 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 250.97 and 116.37 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 250.97 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/250.97 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 250.97 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 29,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,204.80/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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