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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 241.73 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 241.73 and 74.61 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 241.73 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/241.73 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 241.73 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 18,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035.10/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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