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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 241.64 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 241.64 and 58.44 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 241.64 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/241.64 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 241.64 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 14,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.44/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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