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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.81, 243.05 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.81, 243.05 and 116.45 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.81 : 243.05 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.81/243.05 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.81x = 243.05 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.81x = 28,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303.17/161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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