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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.86 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.86 and 58.50 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.86 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.86 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.86 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 14,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.81/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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