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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 250.83 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 250.83 and 116.19 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 250.83 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/250.83 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 250.83 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 29,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,143.94/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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