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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 251.16 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 251.16 and 116.51 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 251.16 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/251.16 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 251.16 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 29,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261.90/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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