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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 252.42 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 252.42 and 116.58 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 252.42 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/252.42 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 252.42 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 29,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,427.12/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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