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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 251.07 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 251.07 and 116.41 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 251.07 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/251.07 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 251.07 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 29,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227.78/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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