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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.05, 241.43 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.05, 241.43 and 74.34 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.05 : 241.43 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.05/241.43 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.05x = 241.43 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.05x = 17,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947.91/161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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