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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 241.39 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 241.39 and 120.03 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 241.39 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/241.39 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 241.39 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 28,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,974.04/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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