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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 241.76 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 241.76 and 45.64 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 241.76 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/241.76 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 241.76 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 11,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,033.09/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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