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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 248.26 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 248.26 and 161.60 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 248.26 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/248.26 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 248.26 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 40,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,118.82/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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