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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.60, 242.49 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.60, 242.49 and 88.47 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.60 : 242.49 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.60/242.49 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.60x = 242.49 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.60x = 21,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453.09/161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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