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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.43 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.43 and 116.13 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.43 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.43 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.43 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 28,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.87/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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