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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291.50 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291.50 and 161.58 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291.50 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291.50 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291.50 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 47,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,100.57/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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