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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.27, 242.10 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.27, 242.10 and 115.50 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.27 : 242.10 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.27/242.10 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.27x = 242.10 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.27x = 27,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.55/161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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