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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 241.44 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 241.44 and 74.30 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 241.44 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/241.44 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 241.44 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 17,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937.78/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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