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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 250.99 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 250.99 and 116.51 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 250.99 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/250.99 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 250.99 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 29,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241.30/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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