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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 242.45 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 242.45 and 113.59 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 242.45 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/242.45 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 242.45 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 27,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.12/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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