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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 285.41 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 285.41 and 161.75 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 285.41 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/285.41 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 285.41 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 46,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,162.83/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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