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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.62 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.62 and 161.15 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.62 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.62 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.62 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 44,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,094.95/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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