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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 242.44 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 242.44 and 121.05 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 242.44 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/242.44 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 242.44 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 29,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347.06/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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