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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.59, 241.92 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.59, 241.92 and 128.78 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.59 : 241.92 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.59/241.92 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.59x = 241.92 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.59x = 31,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154.46/161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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