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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 241.84 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 241.84 and 132.57 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 241.84 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/241.84 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 241.84 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 32,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.80/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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