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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 250.94 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 250.94 and 116.39 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 250.94 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/250.94 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 250.94 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 29,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,207.82/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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