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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 242.51 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 242.51 and 88.43 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 242.51 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/242.51 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 242.51 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 21,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443.50/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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