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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.37, 251.70 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.37, 251.70 and 116.95 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.37 : 251.70 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.37/251.70 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.37x = 251.70 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.37x = 29,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,436.32/182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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