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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.27, 241.89 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.27, 241.89 and 58.53 is: 87.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.27 : 241.89 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.27/241.89 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.27x = 241.89 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.27x = 14,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157.82/161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.79

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