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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 275.34 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 275.34 and 161.42 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 275.34 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/275.34 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 275.34 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 44,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444.58/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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