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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 251.90 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 251.90 and 117.16 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 251.90 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/251.90 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 251.90 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 29,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,511.85/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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