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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.37, 241.79 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.37, 241.79 and 120.92 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.37 : 241.79 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.37/241.79 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.37x = 241.79 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.37x = 29,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235.43/161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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