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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 242.04 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 242.04 and 113.24 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 242.04 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/242.04 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 242.04 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 27,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408.61/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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