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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.80 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.80 and 115.68 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.80 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.80 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.80 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 27,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,971.42/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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