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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 283.05 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 283.05 and 161.55 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 283.05 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/283.05 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 283.05 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 45,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.73/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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