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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 251.77 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 251.77 and 116.93 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 251.77 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/251.77 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 251.77 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 29,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,439.80/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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