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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 291.48 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 291.48 and 161.50 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 291.48 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/291.48 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 291.48 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 47,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,074.02/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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