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Let's analyze the sequence provided in the image:

The series is:  
16, 65, 261, 1045, 4181, ?

Let's examine the pattern between these numbers. We will check for multiplicative or additive patterns and differences between consecutive terms.

1. From 16 to 65:  
\( 65 - 16 = 49 \)

2. From 65 to 261:  
\( 261 - 65 = 196 \)

3. From 261 to 1045:  
\( 1045 - 261 = 784 \)

4. From 1045 to 4181:  
\( 4181 - 1045 = 3136 \)

Looking at these differences:  
49, 196, 784, 3136

These differences are all powers of 7:  
\( 49 = 7^2, 196 = 14^2, 784 = 28^2, 3136 = 56^2 \).

We observe that the powers of 7 are increasing as 7, 14, 28, 56, which are doubled at each step. So, the next difference should be:  
\( 112^2 = 12544 \).

Thus, the next term in the sequence will be:  
\( 4181 + 12544 = 16725 \).

So, the next number in the series is **16725**.

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?  
Here are five questions related to this series:

1. Can you deduce similar patterns in other number sequences?
2. What are the common techniques used to solve number series problems?
3. Can the differences in a sequence always be modeled using powers?
4. How do multiplicative patterns differ from additive ones in sequences?
5. Can you identify other sequences where powers of a number play a key role?

**Tip:** Always check for both additive and multiplicative patterns when solving number series problems, as some series may involve powers or factorials.

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Learn how to identify the next term in the series: 16, 65, 261, 1045, 4181, ?. This problem involves identifying a pattern using additive differences based on powers of integers. Suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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