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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 241.86 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 241.86 and 114.97 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 241.86 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/241.86 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 241.86 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 27,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806.07/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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