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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 241.83 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 241.83 and 134.34 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 241.83 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/241.83 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 241.83 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 32,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,487.44/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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