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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.66, 242.46 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.66, 242.46 and 88.56 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.66 : 242.46 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.66/242.46 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.66x = 242.46 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.66x = 21,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472.26/161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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