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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 241.56 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 241.56 and 104 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 241.56 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/241.56 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 241.56 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 25,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122.24/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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