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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.68 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.68 and 58.43 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.68 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.68 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.68 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 14,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.36/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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