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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 241.98 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 241.98 and 74.66 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 241.98 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/241.98 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 241.98 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 18,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066.83/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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