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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 241.44 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 241.44 and 74.43 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 241.44 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/241.44 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 241.44 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 17,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970.38/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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