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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 250.79 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 250.79 and 116.33 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 250.79 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/250.79 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 250.79 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 29,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,173.90/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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