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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 241.89 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 241.89 and 58.55 is: 87.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 241.89 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/241.89 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 241.89 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 14,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162.66/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.81

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