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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 250.64 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 250.64 and 116.27 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 250.64 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/250.64 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 250.64 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 29,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,140.08/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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