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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 241.53 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 241.53 and 64.88 is: 97.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 241.53 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/241.53 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 241.53 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 15,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670.47/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.22

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