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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 242.55 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 242.55 and 79.46 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 242.55 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/242.55 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 242.55 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 19,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,273.02/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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