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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 242.68 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 242.68 and 134.24 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 242.68 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/242.68 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 242.68 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 32,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,577.36/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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