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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.76 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.76 and 84.96 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.76 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.76 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.76 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 20,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,625.64/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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