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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.80 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.80 and 133.28 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.80 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.80 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.80 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 32,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360.38/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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