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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 271.98 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 271.98 and 160.20 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 271.98 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/271.98 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 271.98 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 43,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,571.20/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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