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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 241.74 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 241.74 and 92.84 is: 139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 241.74 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/241.74 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 241.74 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 22,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442.68/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.15

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