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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.03, 241.57 and 52.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.03, 241.57 and 52.81 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.03 : 241.57 = 52.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.03/241.57 = 52.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.03x = 241.57 × 52.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.03x = 12,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,757.31/161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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