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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.03, 241.54 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.03, 241.54 and 58.32 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.03 : 241.54 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.03/241.54 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.03x = 241.54 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.03x = 14,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,086.61/161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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