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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 271.09 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 271.09 and 160 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 271.09 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/271.09 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 271.09 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 43,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374.40/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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