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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 241.37 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 241.37 and 115.35 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 241.37 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/241.37 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 241.37 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 27,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.50/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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