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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 241.02 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 241.02 and 122.45 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 241.02 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/241.02 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 241.02 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 29,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512.90/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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