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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.62 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.62 and 132.60 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.62 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.62 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.62 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 32,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038.81/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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