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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 242.36 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 242.36 and 134.71 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 242.36 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/242.36 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 242.36 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 32,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,648.32/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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