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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 241.81 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 241.81 and 58.55 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 241.81 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/241.81 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 241.81 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 14,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156.62/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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