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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 241.97 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 241.97 and 58.60 is: 87.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 241.97 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/241.97 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 241.97 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 14,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.98/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.90

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