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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 241.33 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 241.33 and 122.61 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 241.33 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/241.33 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 241.33 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 29,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,590.30/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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