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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.33 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.33 and 74.27 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.33 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.33 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.33 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 17,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923.58/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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