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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 242.74 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 242.74 and 135.91 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 242.74 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/242.74 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 242.74 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 32,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,990.79/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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