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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 272.35 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 272.35 and 160.18 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 272.35 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/272.35 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 272.35 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 43,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,625.02/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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