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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.77, 242.19 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.77, 242.19 and 121.36 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.77 : 242.19 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.77/242.19 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.77x = 242.19 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.77x = 29,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,392.18/161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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