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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 274.73 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 274.73 and 161.51 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 274.73 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/274.73 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 274.73 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 44,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369.46/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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