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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 240.90 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 240.90 and 122.12 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 240.90 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/240.90 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 240.90 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 29,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418.71/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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