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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.87 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.87 and 160.65 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.87 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.87 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.87 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 43,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837.65/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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