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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 242.70 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 242.70 and 140.22 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 242.70 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/242.70 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 242.70 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 34,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031.39/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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