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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 241.93 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 241.93 and 120.74 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 241.93 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/241.93 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 241.93 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 29,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,208.81/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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