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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.73 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.73 and 58.43 is: 87.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.73 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.73 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.73 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 14,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125.03/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.66

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