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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 273.18 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 273.18 and 160.16 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 273.18 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/273.18 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 273.18 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 43,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752.51/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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