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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.26 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.26 and 160.28 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.26 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.26 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.26 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 38,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669.15/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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