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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 241.40 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 241.40 and 74.36 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 241.40 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/241.40 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 241.40 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 17,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951.89/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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