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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 241.83 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 241.83 and 96.24 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 241.83 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/241.83 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 241.83 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 23,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273.72/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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