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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 251.68 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 251.68 and 116.10 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 251.68 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/251.68 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 251.68 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 29,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,220.05/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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