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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 243.27 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 243.27 and 126.18 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 243.27 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/243.27 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 243.27 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 30,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695.81/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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