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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 241.77 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 241.77 and 122.97 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 241.77 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/241.77 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 241.77 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 29,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,730.46/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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