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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 242.24 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 242.24 and 88.54 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 242.24 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/242.24 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 242.24 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 21,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446.88/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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