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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.72 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.72 and 58.42 is: 87.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.72 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.72 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.72 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 14,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.39/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.64

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