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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 242.46 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 242.46 and 88.46 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 242.46 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/242.46 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 242.46 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 21,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448.01/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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