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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.03 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.03 and 127.18 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.03 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.03 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.03 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 30,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779.53/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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