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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 272.45 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 272.45 and 161.47 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 272.45 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/272.45 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 272.45 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 43,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992.22/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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