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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.17, 241.59 and 79.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.17, 241.59 and 79.90 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.17 : 241.59 = 79.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.17/241.59 = 79.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.17x = 241.59 × 79.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.17x = 19,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303.04/161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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