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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 242.76 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 242.76 and 116.20 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 242.76 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/242.76 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 242.76 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 28,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,208.71/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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