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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 251.79 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 251.79 and 116.15 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 251.79 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/251.79 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 251.79 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 29,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244.15/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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