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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.07, 241.64 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.07, 241.64 and 52.87 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.07 : 241.64 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.07/241.64 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.07x = 241.64 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.07x = 12,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774.03/161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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