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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.88 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.88 and 121.34 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.88 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.88 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.88 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 29,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.06/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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