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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 274.88 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 274.88 and 161.71 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 274.88 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/274.88 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 274.88 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 44,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,449.47/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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