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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 242.45 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 242.45 and 132.65 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 242.45 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/242.45 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 242.45 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 32,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161.93/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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