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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 251 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 251 and 116.48 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 251 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/251 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 251 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 29,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236.48/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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