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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 242.10 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 242.10 and 118.14 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 242.10 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/242.10 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 242.10 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 28,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601.69/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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