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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 249.45 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 249.45 and 160.52 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 249.45 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/249.45 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 249.45 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 40,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041.71/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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