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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 242.06 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 242.06 and 123.31 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 242.06 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/242.06 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 242.06 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 29,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848.42/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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