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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 242.49 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 242.49 and 140.02 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 242.49 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/242.49 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 242.49 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 33,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,953.45/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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