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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 241.62 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 241.62 and 96.26 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 241.62 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/241.62 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 241.62 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 23,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258.34/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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