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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 276.16 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 276.16 and 161.30 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 276.16 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/276.16 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 276.16 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 44,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544.61/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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