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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 241.78 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 241.78 and 74.56 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 241.78 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/241.78 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 241.78 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 18,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027.12/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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