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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.40 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.40 and 116.83 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.40 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.40 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.40 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 29,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,370.87/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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