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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 241.88 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 241.88 and 117.96 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 241.88 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/241.88 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 241.88 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 28,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532.16/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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