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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 241.92 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 241.92 and 118.68 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 241.92 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/241.92 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 241.92 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 28,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711.07/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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