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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.09, 251.37 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.09, 251.37 and 116.69 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.09 : 251.37 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.09/251.37 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.09x = 251.37 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.09x = 29,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331.11/182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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