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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.49 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.49 and 132.47 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.49 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.49 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.49 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 31,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,989.91/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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