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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.86, 242.19 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.86, 242.19 and 118.06 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.86 : 242.19 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.86/242.19 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.86x = 242.19 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.86x = 28,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.95/161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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