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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.48 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.48 and 84.76 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.48 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.48 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.48 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 20,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552.21/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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