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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 242.19 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 242.19 and 115.66 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 242.19 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/242.19 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 242.19 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 28,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012.00/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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