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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.73 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.73 and 47.13 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.73 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.73 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.73 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 11,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,392.73/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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