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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 241.85 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 241.85 and 74.60 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 241.85 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/241.85 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 241.85 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 18,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042.01/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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