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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 241.92 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 241.92 and 45.74 is: 68.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 241.92 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/241.92 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 241.92 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 11,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,065.42/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.61

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