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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 241.68 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 241.68 and 84 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 241.68 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/241.68 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 241.68 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 20,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301.12/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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