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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 275.05 and 161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 275.05 and 161.81 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 275.05 = 161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/275.05 = 161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 275.05 × 161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 44,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,506.34/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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