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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 242.64 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 242.64 and 121.30 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 242.64 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/242.64 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 242.64 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 29,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,432.23/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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