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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 272.34 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 272.34 and 161.19 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 272.34 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/272.34 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 272.34 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 43,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,898.48/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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