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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 251.18 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 251.18 and 116.54 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 251.18 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/251.18 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 251.18 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 29,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270.68/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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