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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 242.14 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 242.14 and 113.40 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 242.14 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/242.14 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 242.14 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 27,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,458.68/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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