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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 243.03 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 243.03 and 136.46 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 243.03 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/243.03 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 243.03 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 33,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,163.87/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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