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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 242.44 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 242.44 and 134.76 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 242.44 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/242.44 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 242.44 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 32,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671.21/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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