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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.38 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.38 and 112.92 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.38 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.38 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.38 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 27,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.63/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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