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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.73 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.73 and 160.08 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.73 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.73 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.73 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 43,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.62/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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