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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 251.38 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 251.38 and 116.60 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 251.38 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/251.38 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 251.38 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 29,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311.24/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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