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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 242.44 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 242.44 and 122.94 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 242.44 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/242.44 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 242.44 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 29,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,804.36/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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