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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.92 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.92 and 113.43 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.92 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.92 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.92 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 27,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.99/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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