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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 243.56 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 243.56 and 161.36 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 243.56 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/243.56 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 243.56 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 39,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300.84/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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