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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 251.41 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 251.41 and 116.81 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 251.41 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/251.41 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 251.41 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 29,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,366.62/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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