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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 242.40 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 242.40 and 113.42 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 242.40 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/242.40 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 242.40 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 27,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493.01/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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