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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 241.47 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 241.47 and 122.47 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 241.47 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/241.47 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 241.47 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 29,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572.83/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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