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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 241.68 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 241.68 and 115.36 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 241.68 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/241.68 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 241.68 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 27,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880.20/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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