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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 243.18 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 243.18 and 93.63 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 243.18 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/243.18 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 243.18 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 22,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768.94/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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