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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 240.54 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 240.54 and 141.42 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 240.54 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/240.54 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 240.54 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 34,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017.17/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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