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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 251.04 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 251.04 and 116.44 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 251.04 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/251.04 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 251.04 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 29,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231.10/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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