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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 243.30 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 243.30 and 134.64 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 243.30 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/243.30 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 243.30 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 32,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757.73/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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