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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 242.19 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 242.19 and 138.17 is: 207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 242.19 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/242.19 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 242.19 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 33,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463.91/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.52

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