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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.62 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.62 and 58.38 is: 87.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.62 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.62 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.62 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 14,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.78/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.54

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