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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 241.98 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 241.98 and 123.01 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 241.98 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/241.98 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 241.98 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 29,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,765.96/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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