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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 241.26 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 241.26 and 122.37 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 241.26 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/241.26 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 241.26 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 29,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522.99/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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