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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.72 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.72 and 52.89 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.72 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.72 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.72 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 12,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784.57/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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