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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 242.34 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 242.34 and 112.88 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 242.34 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/242.34 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 242.34 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 27,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,354.13/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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