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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 242.46 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 242.46 and 116.32 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 242.46 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/242.46 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 242.46 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 28,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.63/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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