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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 241.55 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 241.55 and 125.26 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 241.55 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/241.55 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 241.55 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 30,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256.55/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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