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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 275.84 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 275.84 and 161.04 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 275.84 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/275.84 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 275.84 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 44,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421.27/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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