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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 251.14 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 251.14 and 116.53 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 251.14 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/251.14 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 251.14 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 29,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,265.34/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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