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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.60, 241.98 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.60, 241.98 and 134.68 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.60 : 241.98 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.60/241.98 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.60x = 241.98 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.60x = 32,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589.87/161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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