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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.50 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.50 and 116.72 is: 161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.50 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.50 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.50 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 29,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,355.08/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.11

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