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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.66 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.66 and 85.16 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.66 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.66 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.66 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 20,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579.77/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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