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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 251.91 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 251.91 and 116.16 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 251.91 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/251.91 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 251.91 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 29,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261.87/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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