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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.39 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.39 and 84.45 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.39 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.39 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.39 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 20,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469.84/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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