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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 250.90 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 250.90 and 116.44 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 250.90 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/250.90 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 250.90 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 29,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213.88/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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