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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 249.72 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 249.72 and 160.31 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 249.72 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/249.72 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 249.72 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 40,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,031.36/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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