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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 241.20 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 241.20 and 115.16 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 241.20 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/241.20 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 241.20 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 27,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775.39/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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