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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 243.17 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 243.17 and 93.77 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 243.17 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/243.17 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 243.17 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 22,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800.37/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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