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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 251.73 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 251.73 and 116.91 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 251.73 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/251.73 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 251.73 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 29,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,429.75/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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