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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 241.67 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 241.67 and 79.87 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 241.67 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/241.67 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 241.67 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 19,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302.18/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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