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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 241.77 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 241.77 and 58.52 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 241.77 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/241.77 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 241.77 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 14,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.38/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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