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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.17, 241.76 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.17, 241.76 and 58.41 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.17 : 241.76 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.17/241.76 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.17x = 241.76 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.17x = 14,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.86/161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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