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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 242.58 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 242.58 and 131.46 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 242.58 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/242.58 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 242.58 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 31,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,889.57/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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