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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 241.77 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 241.77 and 115.59 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 241.77 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/241.77 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 241.77 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 27,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,946.19/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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