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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.72 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.72 and 161.72 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.72 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.72 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.72 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 46,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206.64/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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