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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 242.91 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 242.91 and 123.43 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 242.91 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/242.91 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 242.91 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 29,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,982.38/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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