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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 251.63 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 251.63 and 116.95 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 251.63 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/251.63 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 251.63 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 29,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,427.54/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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