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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 242.40 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 242.40 and 127.43 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 242.40 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/242.40 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 242.40 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 30,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,887.82/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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