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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.81, 242.59 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.81, 242.59 and 76.29 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.81 : 242.59 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.81/242.59 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.81x = 242.59 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.81x = 18,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507.19/161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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