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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.27, 241.94 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.27, 241.94 and 58.57 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.27 : 241.94 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.27/241.94 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.27x = 241.94 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.27x = 14,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168.92/161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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