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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 251.34 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 251.34 and 116.64 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 251.34 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/251.34 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 251.34 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 29,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,316.30/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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