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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.54 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.54 and 52.80 is: 79.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.54 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.54 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.54 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 12,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.31/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.21

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