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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 241.76 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 241.76 and 130.34 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 241.76 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/241.76 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 241.76 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 31,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,511.93/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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