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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 242.16 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 242.16 and 136.89 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 242.16 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/242.16 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 242.16 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 33,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149.28/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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