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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.46 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.46 and 140.27 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.46 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.46 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.46 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 34,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008.65/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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