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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 241.65 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 241.65 and 118.25 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 241.65 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/241.65 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 241.65 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 28,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575.11/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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