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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.70 and 39.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.70 and 39.39 is: 59.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.70 = 39.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.70 = 39.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.70 × 39.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 9,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521.17/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.09

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