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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.24 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.24 and 161.76 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.24 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.24 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.24 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 45,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,655.14/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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