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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 250.77 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 250.77 and 116.26 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 250.77 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/250.77 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 250.77 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 29,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,154.52/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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