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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 274.81 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 274.81 and 160.99 is: 242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 274.81 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/274.81 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 274.81 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 44,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,242.06/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.39

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