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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 251.10 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 251.10 and 115.58 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 251.10 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/251.10 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 251.10 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 29,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022.77/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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