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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.02 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.02 and 120.24 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.02 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.02 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.02 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 28,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,980.24/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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