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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 241.86 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 241.86 and 97.56 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 241.86 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/241.86 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 241.86 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 23,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595.86/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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