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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 241.60 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 241.60 and 132.49 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 241.60 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/241.60 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 241.60 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 32,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009.58/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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