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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 272.05 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 272.05 and 161.13 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 272.05 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/272.05 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 272.05 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 43,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,835.42/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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