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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.88 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.88 and 53.01 is: 79.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.88 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.88 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.88 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 12,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821.79/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.53

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