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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 251.34 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 251.34 and 116.61 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 251.34 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/251.34 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 251.34 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 29,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,308.76/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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