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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.50 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.50 and 117.71 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.50 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.50 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.50 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 28,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426.97/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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