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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 242.60 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 242.60 and 113.12 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 242.60 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/242.60 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 242.60 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 27,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441.70/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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