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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 241.83 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 241.83 and 88.17 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 241.83 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/241.83 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 241.83 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 21,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322.15/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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