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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 242.06 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 242.06 and 116.10 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 242.06 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/242.06 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 242.06 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 28,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102.59/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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