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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 241.87 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 241.87 and 53.01 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 241.87 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/241.87 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 241.87 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 12,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820.32/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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