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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.66 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.66 and 123.29 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.66 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.66 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.66 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 29,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,917.56/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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