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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.42 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.42 and 116.57 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.42 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.42 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.42 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 29,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424.60/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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