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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 241.73 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 241.73 and 130.63 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 241.73 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/241.73 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 241.73 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 31,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,577.19/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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