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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 241.62 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 241.62 and 52.88 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 241.62 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/241.62 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 241.62 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 12,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775.46/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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