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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 252.56 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 252.56 and 116.59 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 252.56 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/252.56 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 252.56 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 29,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,447.33/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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