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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 242.76 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 242.76 and 116.41 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 242.76 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/242.76 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 242.76 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 28,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259.69/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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