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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 241.84 and 39.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 241.84 and 39.49 is: 59.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 241.84 = 39.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/241.84 = 39.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 241.84 × 39.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 9,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548.85/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.23

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