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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 241.47 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 241.47 and 78.66 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 241.47 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/241.47 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 241.47 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 18,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,994.03/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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