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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.47 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.47 and 52.79 is: 79.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.47 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.47 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.47 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 12,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747.20/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.18

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