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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.66, 241.72 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.66, 241.72 and 123.19 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.66 : 241.72 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.66/241.72 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.66x = 241.72 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.66x = 29,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.57/161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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