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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 277.98 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 277.98 and 161.32 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 277.98 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/277.98 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 277.98 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 44,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,843.73/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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