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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 242.46 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 242.46 and 120.96 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 242.46 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/242.46 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 242.46 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 29,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,327.96/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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