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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.74 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.74 and 92.64 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.74 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.74 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.74 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 22,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,393.71/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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