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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.71 and 39.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.71 and 39.40 is: 59.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.71 = 39.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.71 = 39.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.71 × 39.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 9,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523.04/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.10

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