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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 241.58 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 241.58 and 63.52 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 241.58 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/241.58 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 241.58 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 15,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345.74/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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